Operating Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Netflix Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Operating income1 | ÷ | Revenues1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 18.34% | = | 100 | × | 4,585,289 | ÷ | 24,996,056 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 12.92% | = | 100 | × | 2,604,254 | ÷ | 20,156,447 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 10.16% | = | 100 | × | 1,605,226 | ÷ | 15,794,341 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.17% | = | 100 | × | 838,679 | ÷ | 11,692,713 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.30% | = | 100 | × | 379,793 | ÷ | 8,830,669 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.51% | = | 100 | × | 305,826 | ÷ | 6,779,511 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.31% | = | 100 | × | 402,648 | ÷ | 5,504,656 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 5.22% | = | 100 | × | 228,347 | ÷ | 4,374,562 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.39% | = | 100 | × | 49,992 | ÷ | 3,609,282 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 11.74% | = | 100 | × | 376,068 | ÷ | 3,204,577 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 13.12% | = | 100 | × | 283,641 | ÷ | 2,162,625 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 11.49% | = | 100 | × | 191,939 | ÷ | 1,670,269 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.90% | = | 100 | × | 121,506 | ÷ | 1,364,661 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.56% | = | 100 | × | 91,161 | ÷ | 1,205,340 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 6.46% | = | 100 | × | 64,414 | ÷ | 996,660 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.44% | = | 100 | × | 2,989 | ÷ | 682,213 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2018-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2017-01-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-16).
1 US$ in thousands
Comparison to Competitors
Netflix Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Netflix Inc. | Charter Communications Inc. | Comcast Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | 18.34% | 17.48% | 16.89% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 12.92% | 14.23% | 19.39% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 10.16% | 11.97% | 20.11% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.17% | 9.87% | 21.28% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.30% | 8.47% | 20.97% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.51% | 11.42% | 21.47% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.31% | 10.66% | 21.67% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 5.22% | 11.15% | 20.98% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.39% | 12.19% | 19.46% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 11.74% | 14.45% | 19.20% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 13.12% | 14.51% | 21.03% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 11.49% | — | 20.18% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.90% | — | 19.65% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.56% | — | 18.05% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 6.46% | — | 18.50% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.44% | — | 16.58% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2018-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2017-01-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-16).